Amitraz resistance Poster

Discover our scientific poster about amitraz resistance named :  “Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the ORβ-2R-L Gene of French and Spanish Varroa Mite Populations Are Not Directly Linked to Amitraz-Resistant Phenotypes.” written by Ulrike Marsky, Abderrahim Hammaidi, and Rémi Padé.

This research aims to better understand the genetic mechanisms that may be involved in Varroa resistance to amitraz, a major issue for honey bee colony health.

The poster notably presents:

• The evaluation and comparison of bioassay protocols in order to improve the reliability and reproducibility of tests used to study Varroa resistance.

• Support for the hypothesis that the SNPs identified in the Varroa ORβ-2R-L gene are unlikely, on their own, to explain the development of amitraz resistance.

These results help refine our understanding of the complex mechanisms underlying resistance and guide future research and treatment strategies.
They are fully in line with Véto-Pharma’s commitment to developing effective, responsible, and science-based solutions to sustainably support beekeepers.